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Emel Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance of relaxation and convenience in this peaceful retreat, with a garden for strolling and a refreshing pool for lounging

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Just steps from Negombo Beach, Emel Boutique Hotel welcomes guests with its tranquil garden and inviting terrace. Visitors can relax by the outdoor pool, savor meals at the restaurant, and make use of convenient dry cleaning and laundry services during their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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No. 15, Lurudu Road, Poruthota Rd, Kochchikade

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • St Anthony's Church - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Ave Maria Convent - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 16 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetwing Blue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jetwing Sea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jude Place Rooms & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pick N Mix - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Goldi Sands - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Emel Boutique Hotel

Upscale guesthouse near Negombo Beach
Located close to Negombo Beach Park and St Anthony's Church, Emel Boutique Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, local meal delivery service, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Emel Boutique Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 7 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
This property enforces quiet hours from midnight to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per person (one way)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and other events) are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Emel Boutique Hotel Negombo
Emel Boutique Negombo
Emel Boutique
Emel Boutique Hotel Guesthouse
Emel Boutique Hotel Kochchikade
Emel Boutique Hotel Guesthouse Kochchikade

Frequently asked questions

Does Emel Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Emel Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emel Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Emel Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Emel Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15.00 per person applies.

Where is Emel Boutique Hotel located?

Situated in Kochchikade, this guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Negombo Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Negombo Beach Park and St Anthony's Church. Ave Maria Convent and Negombo District General Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Emel Boutique Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were amazing and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely welcome to Sri Lanka

This was the first part of our stay in Sri Lanka and our host made us feel very welcome-waiting outside for us on our arrival and giving us a choice of rooms in either the original hotel or the new one up the road. The rooms were clean and spacious and the swimming pool was very clean and cleaned every day. I explained that I was celiac and our host made sure that i had a suitable and delicious alternative breakfast. Alongside the fresh fruit and omelette inhad a different sidedish each day-my faourite being the rice noodles with a coconut filling. As well as plenty of delicious fresh Ceylon tea!. We explored the area and swam in the pool, leaving feeling refreshed and invigorated for the rest of our trip..
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

No

Made to wait forever at check in as the manager insisted they don't have our booking and that we did not pay when we already booked and paid them 8 months in advance in hotels.com. Even the next day they argued with us until eventually they either found the booking on their system or hotels.com called them. How can a property be on this system when it does not have proper admin to know when people book there? Not worth the trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mathusuthanan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel closed no refund - stranded at midnight

The hotels says 24 hour check in. However, when I arrived at the hotel around midnight all doors and gates where closed and when I called the number at the main gate the answer was that there where no reservations in my name. This even though the hotel has already charged my bank account. I can in no way recommend the hotel. I have send the hotel mails around my situation with all details regarding confirmation without any answer back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr freundliches Pesonal

Kleines, schönes und gepflegtes Hotel. Liegt etwas abseits von den “Hotelburgen” von Negombo. Mit dem Tuk-Tuk in 5-7 Minuten zum Strand. Sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Hotel im Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis empfehlenswert. Garten und Pool sehr gepflegt. Zimmer etwas verspielt und könnten ein Design Update vertragen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely worth 5 Stars

Great Hospitality & personal touch. Small Boutique hotel with only 5 rooms and a large swimming pool near airport. We occupied 3rooms on our last day after a fabulous Srilanka tour. Would definitely recommend the place to friends & everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place for a real Sri Lanka experience.

We have just come back from an amazing holiday thanks to having booked at this hotel. It is tucked away in a quiet place in Negumbo and because it is just 6 rooms you get to feel like one of the family. The rooms are very comfortable and Chef (Abey) provides excellent breakfasts (Continental or Sri Lankan style) as well as tending to all other in-house needs. Manager Nalaka went out of his way to provide us with the best itinerary to view the wonders of this country. He listened to some of our suggestions and then gave us the best cultural experience we could have had - places, religions, food and a real immersion into the Sri Lankan way of life. He, together with his driver ((Janaka - the best I have ever driven with) then took us on numerous tours. Some were just days, others overnight at excellent and affordable hotels in the area we were visiting. In the end we were just four firm friends enjoying a holiday together. Eight days that will be fondly remembered thanks to a lucky choice of hotel. Thanks Emel Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

John , Sri Lanka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow, what can I say. After 24 hours of air travel I was just ready to get to the hotel and sleep. I first peeked at the mattress and was taken back by how dirty it was, but at this point I was just ready to sleep. I took a shower, and then pulled up the sheets to get in bed and what I saw was disgusting. There was significant amounts of blood stains, hair, an wet spots. These sheets had clearly not been washed for a long time I left the the hotel immediatly after and ended up having to take a 45 minute ride to downtown Columbo in TUK TUK on a rainy night at 1:30 AM to search for another hotel. Then the guy would not even issue a refund. Please, I'm warning you, do not book this place. There are plenty of other decent and clean accomodations in Colombo at the same price where you dont have to be freeked out about sleeping in the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

helpful and attentive host

room needs a little renovation but the hosts are extremelly helpful, thumb up for the service!

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and cheerful

Excellent value for money. Lovely staff. Easy place to stay for short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Juergen

Very hard to find even for taxi drivers. Rooms are large, but need renovating. Metro nearby. Good enough for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique hotel

Very nice boutique hotel.Wonderful and attentive service!You'll feel like you're staying with friends in no time.Airport transfer went smoothly,room was spacious and breakfast was fresh and tasty!Will stay here again next time,thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vajini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A home from home.

Emel Boutique Hotel, proved to be a fantastic stay. Close enough to the airport to recover in a relaxed manner from a long haul flight and before heading out on the road around Sri Lanka. Nalaka and his staff are very attentive and go above and beyond to help. Either chilling out by the pool or just relaxing in the lounge, Emel proved to be a home from home. As a solo female traveller, it was a good place to start my adventure. I will return again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It’s the staff that makes the stay.

I wanted to stay around Colombo as I thought it good to visit the city for a day. However, Nogombo is about 30 KM north of Colombo, but fairly close to the airport. I found Nagombo more interesting and this hotel a quirky but very nice find. Emel is a cross between a small hotel and a B and B. The most memorable part of the stay was the 2 staff. Nalaka is the manager who went out of his way to make sure I got picked up, advised me on places to go in Sri Lanka, and arranged for transportation to Kandy and Galle. Abee (probably not spelled correctly) was I also incredibly nice. When I got up at 4 am jet lagged, he was immediately up and got me coffee and breakfast. The room was comfortable and a good value. But, it’s the staff that makes the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

dutchy, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quiet retreat

A loverly italian inspired and furnished home with a great pool in a garden setting. Close to restaurants and beach by tuk tuk
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very helpful in making our experiences a good one

A good place to be if you enjoy peace and quiet. Very helpful in assisting you to get the most out of your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing holiday

We enjoyed our stay in Emel Boutique very much and plan to stay there again when we visit Sri Lanka in the future. The staff are very friendly and nothing was too much for them. They catered for what ever food we wanted. The place is clean and we felt like being at home as it was so relaxing. We felt much happier staying at Emel Boutique Hotel than staying in other big hotels. We would certainly recommend this place to others specially if you want a relaxing holiday. If you need to go on trips etc they are more than happy to recommend reliable transport to take you about, also will arrange you up from the air port if necessary. Swimming pool under construction and would be completed sometime in August.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
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